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R869 TLL

1998 Honda VTR1000 F

Silver Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,058 mi
Last recorded57,058 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda VTR1000 F24,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 TLL
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 57,058 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 52,840 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 50,785 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 44,510 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 37,448 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 32,611 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 32,166 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 32,166 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 30,354 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 28,543 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 26,800 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 26,487 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 26,435 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2010 25,421 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 25,370 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 24,413 miles
Pass 11 May 2008 22,426 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 21,499 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?

Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 963
wheel bearings have excessive free play 388
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 373
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 361
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 336
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R869 TLL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F in Silver with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 24,870 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 963 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R869 TLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda VTR1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R869 TLL registered?

R869 TLL is a 1998 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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